Cameron Heyward
35-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Groin
Est. Return 8/1/2024
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
33
SACKS
2.0
INT
0
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0
TD
0
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Could hold out of OTAs
Heyward (groin) plans to skip Steelers OTAs unless he receives a contract extension, Joe Rutter of TribLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heyward is on track to earn $16 million in 2024, but he has no such assurances for after the upcoming season. He's coming off a down year in which he recorded just 2.0 sacks in 11 games, but he'll still probably be a plus starter for Pittsburgh in 2024 if he doesn't continue to hold out for a new contract.
Heyward is on track to earn $16 million in 2024, but he has no such assurances for after the upcoming season. He's coming off a down year in which he recorded just 2.0 sacks in 11 games, but he'll still probably be a plus starter for Pittsburgh in 2024 if he doesn't continue to hold out for a new contract.
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Measurables Review
How do Cameron Heyward's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
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6' 5"Weight
295 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.95 secVertical Jump
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Holding out of OTAs
Heyward is holding out of the Steelers' OTAs for the first time in his career as he prepares to enter the final year of his contract, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Heyward noted on his Not Just Football podcast that he wants to be a Steeler but qualified that by adding "but we'll see what happens." Heyward is set to make $16 million this coming season, yet he's looking for an extension after making six straight Pro Bowls from 2017-22. Heyward's absence from OTAs is excused since they're voluntary, but he could begin incurring fines if he sits out Pittsburgh's minicamp, which takes place June 11-13.
Heyward noted on his Not Just Football podcast that he wants to be a Steeler but qualified that by adding "but we'll see what happens." Heyward is set to make $16 million this coming season, yet he's looking for an extension after making six straight Pro Bowls from 2017-22. Heyward's absence from OTAs is excused since they're voluntary, but he could begin incurring fines if he sits out Pittsburgh's minicamp, which takes place June 11-13.
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Heyward tallied double-digit sacks for a second consecutive season last year, topping 70 tackles in three of the last four years. Entering his 13th season, the 34-year-old Heyward has played at least 15 games every season but one. While Father Time will presumably catch up at some point, Heyward has remained productive, especially when offensive lines also have to account for T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith.
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Should be 100 percent by camp
Coach Mike Tomlin said Monday that he expects Heyward (groin) to be a full participant by the start of training camp, Nick Farabaugh of Steelers Now reports.
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Recovering from surgery
Heyward underwent a cleanup surgery Tuesday to address a groin/core muscle injury, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Exits protocols
Heyward was cleared by an independent neurologist Thursday and is no longer in the league's concussion protocols, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.
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Starts week limited
Heyward (concussion) was listed as a limited participant on Tuesday's injury report, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Placed in concussion protocol
Heyward was placed in concussion protocol following Saturday's 30-13 loss to the Colts, Chris Adamski of TribLive.com reports.
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